Corruption: delving into the muddy water through the lens of Islam

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine corruption from the perspective of Islam.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper takes the form of a critical analysis of the primary sources of Islamic law and extant literature.

Findings

In Islam, corruption is vehemently condemned; the meaning and scope of corruption is wide; and Islamic internal constraint is a significant tool against corruption.

Practical implications

The paper suggests a manner by which Muslim countries may effectively combat corruption.

Originality/value

This paper contributes to a discourse on corruption from an Islamic perspective, which is currently lacking.

Citation

Faridah Abdul Jabbar, S. (2013), "Corruption: delving into the muddy water through the lens of Islam", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 139-147. https://doi.org/10.1108/13590791311322337